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In twelve days, Nepal's Department of Immigration switches on a nationwide e-Visa system that lets trekkers apply, pay and get approved before they…
By Laxman Rawal · Aug 5, 2026
Twelve days from now, the sticker in your passport starts to disappear. On August 17, 2026, Nepal's Department of Immigration switches its tourist visa system fully digital — trekkers will apply, pay and get approved online before they ever board a flight to…
Travel Himalaya Nepal · News
What this means for you If you're flying in for a big autumn trek — Everest Base Camp, Annapurna, Manaslu — this is worth using even though it isn't mandatory yet. Arriving after a long-haul flight to a shorter queue, rather than a slower on-arrival…
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